Territorial Systems and Local Development
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The general objective is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sustainable local development projects.
The specific objective of the first part is to introduce the theory of systems and complexity.
The second part of the course aims to address in detail the theoretical and operational models of local development.
The specific objective of the third part is to present the tools with concrete situations that will allow them to apply the information learned.
The specific objective of the first part is to introduce the theory of systems and complexity.
The second part of the course aims to address in detail the theoretical and operational models of local development.
The specific objective of the third part is to present the tools with concrete situations that will allow them to apply the information learned.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student should know the basic elements of systems theory, confidently master the subject of local development and its application in the management of territories.
Finally, the student should be able to design, monitor and evaluate local development projects.
Finally, the student should be able to design, monitor and evaluate local development projects.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
The lectures will take place in presence, with simultaneous streaming (Teams).
Students will find all the information to access the lessons (links etc.), any changes in the program or in the reference material (bibliography etc.) on the Ariel teaching site.
If it is not possible to take the exam in presence, the exam will be held in telematic form in ways that will be communicated on the Ariel teaching site at the end of the course.
Students will find all the information to access the lessons (links etc.), any changes in the program or in the reference material (bibliography etc.) on the Ariel teaching site.
If it is not possible to take the exam in presence, the exam will be held in telematic form in ways that will be communicated on the Ariel teaching site at the end of the course.
Course syllabus
During the first part, the course will focus on defining the basic concepts of geography of systems.
In the second part, lectures will introduce the topic of local development, with special reference to the relations between local communities, environment and territory. At this stage, sector policies and the main problems associated with their implementation will be presented.
The last part of the course will explore the topic of local food systems, with particular reference to the Italian case.
In the second part, lectures will introduce the topic of local development, with special reference to the relations between local communities, environment and territory. At this stage, sector policies and the main problems associated with their implementation will be presented.
The last part of the course will explore the topic of local food systems, with particular reference to the Italian case.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is aimed at students enrolled in the second year of the master's degree program in "Analysis, planning and sustainable management of land and territory".
Knowledge of the basic concepts of human geography is required.
Knowledge of the basic concepts of human geography is required.
Teaching methods
The course aims to combine theoretical analysis with practical examples of contemporary problems and environmental policies. To this end, during the lectures various tools will be used (presentations, maps, short videos, policy documents, ...) that help understanding the complexity of the processes presented.
The teacher intends to stimulate the active participation of the students in order to encourage the emergence of a critical approach to the subject.
Some lectures will be specifically devoted to classroom work on academic papers and technical documents related to the course topics.
The teacher intends to stimulate the active participation of the students in order to encourage the emergence of a critical approach to the subject.
Some lectures will be specifically devoted to classroom work on academic papers and technical documents related to the course topics.
Teaching Resources
Attending students
- Magnaghi A. (2020), Il principio territoriale, Bollati Boringhieri.
- Kneafsey M., Maye D., Holloway L., Goodman M.K. (2021), Geographies of Food. An Introduction, Bloomsbury.
- Contents of the lectures
Non-attending students
- Meadows D. (2019), Pensare per sistemi, Guerini. (English edition available)
- Vallega A. (1990), Esistenza, società, ecosistema. Pensiero geografico e questione ambientale, Mursia.
- Magnaghi A. (2020), Il principio territoriale, Bollati Boringhieri.
- Kneafsey M., Maye D., Holloway L., Goodman M.K. (2021), Geographies of Food. An Introduction, Bloomsbury.
- Magnaghi A. (2020), Il principio territoriale, Bollati Boringhieri.
- Kneafsey M., Maye D., Holloway L., Goodman M.K. (2021), Geographies of Food. An Introduction, Bloomsbury.
- Contents of the lectures
Non-attending students
- Meadows D. (2019), Pensare per sistemi, Guerini. (English edition available)
- Vallega A. (1990), Esistenza, società, ecosistema. Pensiero geografico e questione ambientale, Mursia.
- Magnaghi A. (2020), Il principio territoriale, Bollati Boringhieri.
- Kneafsey M., Maye D., Holloway L., Goodman M.K. (2021), Geographies of Food. An Introduction, Bloomsbury.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final grade will consist of the weighted average of three factors: classroom work, project writing, and the oral exam.
- Classroom work will involve the collective reading and discussion of academic and operational papers related to the course topic.
- During the course, working groups will be formed to proceed with the writing of a local development project.
- The oral exam aims to evaluate the knowledge of the program's topics, the clarity in the presentation of complex processes and the ability to critically interpret the topics presented.
- Classroom work will involve the collective reading and discussion of academic and operational papers related to the course topic.
- During the course, working groups will be formed to proceed with the writing of a local development project.
- The oral exam aims to evaluate the knowledge of the program's topics, the clarity in the presentation of complex processes and the ability to critically interpret the topics presented.
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 9
Lessons: 72 hours
Professors:
Berti Giaime, Bini Valerio
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